Title: “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33978712&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! ## Photo gallery for “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! ![Property grounds - “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33978800/33978712/84c20334.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33978800/33978712/928435b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33978800/33978712/d738a11a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33978800/33978712/009942aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels - “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33978800/33978712/925108c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Gulf Shores Beach, “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! provides amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! Let My Happy Place be yours! Come "LIVE" at the beach and enjoy the comfort of a renovated classic beach house with a 'live like a local' feel and a great canal lagoon view from the covered front porch. The large open family room/kitchen area is great for relaxing and lounging after a good day at the beach. The home is located in the heart of the Gulf Shores Beach District on a dead-end street (no through traffic!), just 3 blocks west of the Hang-out and 2 blocks south of the public beach access (5 minute walk). It's close enough to walk/bike to everything Gulf Shores has to offer, yet it feels private and remote...perfect for relaxing. There is a lagoon in the front yard with a small private dock for fishing, crabbing and kayak launching. Use of 4 kayaks and a paddle boat are included with the rental! You can kayak the Gulf Shores canals and Little Lagoon from the house, even head over to the , Original Oyster House or other local restaurants for a kayak up lunch! There are 3 bedroom, 2 full baths and a private outdoor shower with hot & cold water (everyone's favorite!). The 3rd bedroom we call the bunk room and includes an additional TV viewing area, two bunk bed sets, a queen bed and a private balcony. It's a perfect area for kids. Rental also includes use of a mid-size washer/dryer, beach chairs, umbrellas, beach boards, floats, sand toys, corn hole, crab cage, charcoal grill, etc. (Note: there are a few fishing poles and old bikes folks have left at the house - if they are there you are free to use them, I just cant guarantee they will still be there and work.) The Gulf State Park is only 2 miles via paved path - so bring your bikes and explore the 26+ miles of the Gulf State Park trails (all paved paths or boardwalks). Besides the beach, kayaking, biking and relaxing - there are lots of other fun things to in the area! 1) Gulf State Park: The Fishing pier is great for fishing and also fun to walk out and watch what's being caught. There is also a nature center in the Park and great new restaurants at the Lodge. 2) Gulf Shores' parks & rec: The Bodenhamer Rec center offers day & week passes. The center has a large indoor heated pool w/aqua-climb wall, full service fitness/exercise center and fitness classes, indoor basketball and racquetball courts, tennis courts and game room. There is also a large outdoor play ground with jungle gym 3) Day trip to Fort Morgan, Dauphin Island (the ferry ride is fun), Bellingrath Gardens, Bayou La Batre (yes Bubba it's a real place and has the BEST SHRIMP) 4) Day trip to Fairhope - an amazing town on the cliffs of Mobile Bay. Great shops, restaurants, parks, history. Check out Weeks Bay Pitcher Plant Bog and Weeks Bay Estuarine Research Reserve on the way. 5) Day trip to Pensacola - Catch a Blue Angel show or practice, climb the lighthouse, visit the National Naval Air Museum which rivals the Smithsonian Air/Space (also free). ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycle parking - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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26 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: birthday parties Gatherings up to 16 guest are allowed up to 11pm ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15 Note from host: Gatherings up to 16 guest are allowed up to 11pm Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Live Like a Local During Your Vacation in Gulf Shores! ## About the area Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Shores.dx603078) [View more Holiday homes in Gulf Shores](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Shores-Private-Holiday-Homes.d603078-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.24844%2C-87.69826&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xNIcC7GwMIzf_lemt92syz8V-p4=) Gulf Shores, AL ### What's nearby - ![Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097624/2652f9ba-1a48-4359-ac9e-3306e9cdfb28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gulf Shores Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Girls relax on red bean bag chairs at beach music festival, enjoying drinks, toasting. Sunlit summer event with stage in background, youthful energy, leisure atmosphere. Women smiling, casual fashion.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977254221/356424d6-0d4e-4159-98ef-b48069b98afc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hangout Music Fest 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Gulf State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097626/54585ff1-f97b-40d5-8938-1c1e036694b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gulf State Park 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![GulfShores_WatervilleUSA_6097646-06](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097646/ecb75aac-ba4f-4847-9411-7e0da330a38e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waterville USA 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Wade Ward Nature Park 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) 68 min drive ### Restaurants - The Hangout 14 min walk - The Catch 7 min walk - The Happy Pappy Coffee House 4 min drive - Sunliner Diner 13 min walk - De Soto's Seafood Kitchen 10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores!? ### What time is check-in at “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores!? ### What time is check-out at “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores!? ### Where is “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 54 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanna S. 14 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun stay close to the beach Great spot for kids and family. ##### Joanna S. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn C. 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gulf Shores Trip The house was just as pictured. Clean and nicely decorated. The property was beautiful and overlooked the water. The host was easy to work with and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this property. ##### Dawn C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia P. 19 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### EXCELLENT place We loved this property. So much so that we will probably stay here again very soon. Spacious, private, well stocked, and comfortable. Short walk to the beach and many restaurants are within walking/biking distance 😊😊 ##### Cynthia P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dori D. 5 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break 2024 This was a great place to stay with the grandkids. The kids enjoyed fishing off the dock, riding bikes and loved the outdoor shower after being at the beach. Would love to return next year! ##### Dori D. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather M. 2 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Our family had a great vacation in this wonderfully located peaceful home for the week! Close enough to all the action and short walk to the beach! Yet so peaceful! Use of the kayaks was an added bonus and everyone loved the outdoor shower when coming back from the beach! We hope to be back again! ##### Heather M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Leah S., Kentucky 1 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacay The house was in a great location, one block walk to the beach and lots of local eateries nearby as well. The sunsets off the front porch were spectacular and we enjoyed them each evening. The small house has plenty of room for everyone to spread out and is super cozy and comfortable! ##### Leah S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney P. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! Great place to stay! The owner was great & very quick to respond to questions. Everything you need for the beach is here. The kids enjoyed the kayaks & paddleboat. Very short walk to the beach. The location is away from the traffic, but still within walking distance of shopping & restaurants. We were welcomed by the neighbor & she gave us great recommendations on where to go to eat, things to do & places to avoid. I highly recommend staying here! ##### Courtney P. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 31 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Fun Good location if you don’t want beachfront. Very walkable to the beach. Accommodations were very good for our nine. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, lots of outside sitting. Bicycles were definitely a plus. The walk thru a bedroom from the back bedroom to the bathroom was a little inconvenient. Missed the sound of the ocean but a very good place to stay. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hope L. 13 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Softball Nationals The house was very cute, clean and the couple issues we had were with the Ac which was fixed within an 1hr of talking to the owner and the fridge was fixed by the next morning by 8am. The owner did find us a neighbors fridge to use until ours could be fixed. The beach is the perfect location with shops and food in walking distance. The teenagers favorite place to hangout in the evenings was at The Hangout! Theu had live bands every night. Overall we had an incredible experience for our first trip to Gulf Shores ##### Hope L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tiffany B., Medina, Ohio 15 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best of both worlds Enjoyed our stay in this quiet neighborhood tucked away, but not far, from the main stretch by the beach. It was very clean and we felt at home the moment we walked in. We arrived hours earlier than expected and the neighbor, who came out and greeted us, gave us the go-ahead to go on in early. Loved the fully stocked shed. It was great to have plenty umbrellas, chairs and the rolling cart to walk it the two blocks to the beach. It was a bonus having access to the kayaks. That was the selling point for me. Morning time was best at sunrise. Gets pretty toasty any later than that on the lagoon! Thanks for a great stay! ##### Tiffany B. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle B., Bonner Springs, Kansas 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### End of Summer Great location. My husband enjoyed the dock and kayaks. He went out every morning to fish through the canals. The covered parking was a blessing to be in the shade. I had two, 18 year old girls, our daughter and her friend, and our 10 year old son. They rode the bikes every night around the beach, to the shops and to get ice cream. The shed was fully stocked for sure as well as everything we needed in the kitchen. We had plenty of room and could have invited more. Neighbor was very friendly and would give us great tips about how to avoid traffic, where to eat, etc. I would recommend to my friends and family. ##### Danielle B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia J. 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location!!! Suzanne was amazing to work with!! The location was perfect for us! Will definitely book again if we are back in the area. ##### Virginia J. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica S. 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property. Kids loved the kayaks and being able to fish off the dock or walk 5 minutes to the beach. Host was so amazing and accommodating. Neighbor was so nice and incredibly helpful. She gave us so many tips and tricks for the area. Would definitely stay here again. Perfect location for everything. Literally not one negative thing I could say about this property, location or host. ##### Jessica S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy P. 24 Mar 2019 #### Very Nice! Would go back in a heartbeat! Perfect for a getaway! Boys fishing trip for their spring break and we all loved it. Location is good and close to everything ##### Tracy P. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin C. 7 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy place Thanks for sharing your happy place. Peaceful and great views. Walking distance to beach, restaurants and bars. Had a wonderful time and would stay here again. ##### Kevin C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy N. 14 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful getaway Loved it! Will be back! ##### Nancy N. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Melissa T. 17 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Quirky property Kind of quirky property in the way it's laid out. Clean and great location. Lots of chairs, beach stuff and a couple of good bikes. Short walk to the beach and many restaurants close by. ##### Melissa T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Joe B. 27 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Location #### Great house The house was well equipped, clean, with a great location. The only problem was the neighbors with two large dogs that barked continuously every time we were outside. ##### Joe B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### cynde s. 28 Aug 2018 #### Nice, especially the underneath of the house. My fav spot We had a nice time. The house was a little tight with all the children we had, but we survived and enjoyed outdoor activities as much as possible. Would like to thank you for sharing home with us. ##### cynde s. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth K. 31 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy place for our family! This house was absolutely amazing! It's a very short walk to the beach, but away from noise and traffic. The house was clean, spacious, well stocked and easily fit our family of 7\. We really enjoyed kayaking and the sunset views on front porch were breathtaking. Owner was very helpful and thorough. We had everything we needed with no hassle. We would totally come back to this great home again! ##### Beth K. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole K. 2 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rent this place! We loved, loved, loved this house. It was close to everything. My teens walked everywhere and of course the beach is just 2 blocks away. The beach closet - oh my gosh! We are life long beach goers and there was stuff in the closet I would not have even thought of! The 2 beach carts were a life saver lugging sand toys, chairs, umbrellas, etc to the beach (all provided by this rental). My younger kids had a blast playing in the shaded area under the house and in the backyard. The outdoor shower has HOT WATER! We mostly cooked during our stay and there was nothing we could not find in the kitchen. It was fully stocked. Washer and dryer were in the house so it was so easy to do laundry. The bedrooms were bright and spacious. The photos on this listing do not do this home justice. It was absolutely beautifully decorated. 2 full bathrooms! A huge tv. And the covered balcony to watch the sunset was probably my favorite spot. Next door neighbor was super nice and her recommendations for restaurants, etc. were spot on. If you rent this place listen to her advice! She lives there full time. The host checked in on us through the VRBO app but not in an intrusive way. She genuinely wanted us to have a great stay - which we did. We will be back! ![View from balcony](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1ab41198-8e67-4859-933a-3064d5f6e60f-1751427823097.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Huge living area](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/342898a2-a0f8-4485-9afe-1c34c439d3fc-1751427823129.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Bedroom](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5018ff01-195e-4d43-9375-5738d7f435d0-1751427823144.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Another bedroom](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fe5f4264-4a84-410c-bb21-fab820e5e6e5-1751427823116.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Nicole K. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn P. 14 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent experience The house was perfect for our needs. House was homey, decorated with local art, and fully stocked. Neighbor is a gem!! She greeted us and was available for questions about the area. Our family had a great time. ##### Lynn P. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy N. 6 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great and quiet place We had a great time. Convenient to everything but quiet. First time we rented a house at beach. Loved the fact that house had chairs and cart to take to beach. ##### Cindy N. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristie O. 3 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Getaway We had the best time during our stay at Gulf Shores! This property is perfect! So many toys to use at the beach and kayaks for the lagoon. My family would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a great family beach getaway! ##### Kristie O. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura S. 25 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Beach House!!! My family had an amazing visit to Gulf Shores. A few of our favorite things staying at "My Happy Place": 1\. Sitting on deck. We enjoyed observing the local birds and fish in the lagoon. It was so quiet on the street! 2\. Riding bikes located in shed to businesses nearby. 3\. Quick walk to beach. The walk to beach was quick and everything that was needed was located in shed (wagon, chairs, and flotation devices provided). My family plans to visit next year. Thanks for an amazing and restful stay!! ##### Laura S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ---